Decreased level of serum NT-proCNP associates with disease severity in COVID-19
Abstract Background C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) is an endothelium-derived paracrine molecule with an important role in vascular homeostasis. In septic patients, the serum level of the amino-terminal propeptide of CNP (NT-proCNP) shows a strong positive correlation with inflammatory biomarkers a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-023-02469-4 |